Toby Flenderson Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 How about box jellyfish (laugh) First thing I looked up after I read this thread. Ha. Looks like a fun project, can't wait to see some jellies.......or a thread labeled "breaking down the jelly". :p jk What the mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 How about box jellyfish (laugh) Perfect idea... Hmmm.. Might need a bigger tank though Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 word of caution on the upside down jellys they are photosynthetic and need halide or led lighting. Also they dont swim very much just lay on the and bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 word of caution on the upside down jellys they are photosynthetic and need halide or led lighting. Also they dont swim very much just lay on the and bed Good to know. I haven't donemuch research on those ones yet. The tank has an led light but not going to be enough for that Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We had upside down jellys in the lab at school. I don't know much about them, but from observing them i would say they are the opposite of what you want. They like to just sit there kinda like a very mobile nem, don't know how much flow you will have but I'm guessing they would get tossed around and around and around... LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 This should be a fun build. Jellys are very cool critters and I'm glad that its going to someone who is doing it for the animals not home art PS I vote for a porchagese man of war, go big or go home right (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks Thomas. I wanted to get some critters in here soon but I'm heading out of town for a few days next month and don't want the house sitter to be dealt with that burden so I'm going to wait till I'm back. Gives me a chance to get this leak taken care of as well as a good cycle Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 If you want jellies I can collect some for you this weekend just let me know how many you want to try. We usually get 2 kinds pretty easily. They are the Cross Jellyfish (Mitrocoma cellularia) and the Red-Eye Medusa (Polyorchis penicillatus). We occasionally come across the Moo Jellies also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I also have live tigriopus calicornicus collected from Oregon if you want them as a food source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 If you want jellies I can collect some for you this weekend just let me know how many you want to try. We usually get 2 kinds pretty easily. They are the Cross Jellyfish (Mitrocoma cellularia) and the Red-Eye Medusa (Polyorchis penicillatus). We occasionally come across the Moo Jellies also. Those red eye medusas are crazy looking. Gotta look into tank keeping on those guys. Will let you know more tomorrow. (clap) Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Both appear to have similar requirements. I have seen that the both have been fed feeder shrimp as well as feeder guppies. I would like to give it pods if possible for the majority of it's feeding. I'm guessing that's what they are eating in the wild as it is. I think either would be a sweet addition to this new build. (clap) Plus I can work out all of the kinks of the tank from local jellyfish. Cross Jellyfish (Mitrocoma cellularia) Red-Eye Medusa (Polyorchis penicillatus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Still testing for leaks but so far so good. (clap) Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 No leaks last night with fresh water. Going to add saltwater today i hope. (clap) I thought i would wake up to a puddle this morning...lol Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Tanks been going now for a few days ago i decided to add something to the tank today. I brought some fry home last night and slowly acclimated them to the tank today. (clap) if it works well these guys will end up in the reef tank. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Well this wasn't my best idea.. DOH! The little guys didn't make it. I'm thinking since they were fry that it just wasn't meant to be. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Did you add them to full salinity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 You could do sea gooseberries... found them on the beach at Ecola and kept them for a few weeks, but my stupid idea didn't work out, they kept ending up injured. On the plus side they were already on the beach so dying. They would look really cool with LED's on them, and eat tigger pods. It would also be a great little tank for a few dwarf seahorses. If you get bored of it let me know (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 You could do sea gooseberries... found them on the beach at Ecola and kept them for a few weeks' date=' but my stupid idea didn't work out, they kept ending up injured. On the plus side they were already on the beach so dying. They would look really cool with LED's on them, and eat tigger pods. It would also be a great little tank for a few dwarf seahorses. If you get bored of it let me know (:[/quote'] Unless i get rid of the biocube i think this tank will be broken down soon. Thought i was going to have time for a second tank but i just don't have time for all of them right now. Might keep it for the spring but who knows. I've contacted a few lfs and none have gotten back to me. Bit of a disappointment. I've found some online that can be shipped from p & b jellies. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Just let me know when you want jellies and I'll go get em They should be fine at room temp, and I could probably find several medusa jellies pretty easy. We also find the Sea Gooseberrys on the regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Just let me know when you want jellies and I'll go get em They should be fine at room temp' date=' and I could probably find several medusa jellies pretty easy. We also find the Sea Gooseberrys on the regular.[/quote'] PM Sent. Your the only one to keep in contact with me btw as well as quote prices. Thanks! (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 PM Sent. Your the only one to keep in contact with me btw as well as quote prices. Thanks! (clap) I try to stay on top of things, lol. 3 kids, 2 jobs, and my own business, I'm surprised I can even stand up straight sometimes (laugh) I'll hit you back on the PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just got back from Stu's place and snagged a bunch of Red-eye medusa jellyfish for the tank. Thanks again Coldwater Marine Aquatics! (clap) Pictures to come after they acclimate to the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Ooooh, neato! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Video of the jellyfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Those are really cool. What do you feed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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